How To Fix FMMP085 - Enter a target period that corresponds to the posting date

FMMP085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMP - Message class for mass process

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Enter a target period that corresponds to the posting date

What causes this issue?

You have specified a posting date that does not correspond to the target
period specified.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Specify another posting date or select a target period that corresponds
to the posting date entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMP085 - Enter a target period that corresponds to the posting date ?

  The SAP error message FMMP085 ("Enter a target period that corresponds to the posting date") typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when you are trying to post a transaction that involves budgetary control. This error indicates that the target period you are trying to enter does not align with the posting date of the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Posting Date and Target Period: The target period you are trying to enter is not valid for the posting date. For example, if the posting date is in January, but you are trying to enter a target period for February, this will trigger the error.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the system may not allow for the target period you are trying to use.
  Budget Availability Control: The budget availability control settings may restrict the periods in which you can post transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Ensure that the target